Joseph F. Prezioso

Mr. Prez once wrote "you must pass to stay with football" on my report card. He changed my life from that point onward.

I remember Coach Prez as this little Italian guy that grabbed my face mask and asked me who I wanted to be. I've been diffrent from that day. Straight tough love that I needed. PDQ

I was the DWC website and thought of Coach Prez. I always wondered what happed to Coach. I was saddened to see that he passed away in 2004. He gave me a shot on the team and even gave me a pair of old cleats since I couldn't afford any new ones. I loved the man and he always motivated me to do better. As I joined the Army and continued to live my life as a civilian, I always remember the encouraging works of Coach Prez. God Bless You Coach and God Has A Good One In You! By The Way,...

I was a student at DWC from 1969-1973 , and this man made such an impression on me , that i have til this day... he would always come up to me during Football Gym , grab my long hair , and He would say to me " YOU KNOW , YOU CAN MAKE THIS TEAM , IF YOU GET A HAIRCUT " R.I.P Mr Prez.

I too played at DWC (77-79). Till this day some 40 years later I can still hear Coach's voice. "Get to my office and bring me some oatmeal cookies" lol. When I run into my former teammates we still talk about those Govenor days

Thank God for Coach Prez

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mr.Prez was a great person. I went to DeWitt Clinton from 74-78 and played football under Mr.Prez. He was a like a second father to me. I never have and never will forget Mr. Prez.

Even though I left Clinton in 1974, I will never ever forget Joe...his drive, his enthusiasm, his compassion and his commitment...his laughter...my heart goes out to you.

To the Prezioso Family,
I am sorry for your loss. The world has lost a beautiful man. Be strong because I know Coach Prez would want it no other way. Coach Prez was an inspiration to me. I am a former player for Coach Prez(1979-1982)at DWC and would always remember how he would have "sit-downs" with me and talked about life in general. His words really did make a difference in my life and I appreciate everything he has done for me. GOD BLESS THE PREZIOSO FAMILY. Walter Kelly, DWC '82

thank you all for writing. my dad was one of a kind. i will always miss him. the love our family has for him and each other is what sustains us and makes us strong loving people. we are truly blessed to have had a dad like him.